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Bangkok in January

A great time to visit. The best months for Bangkok are January, February, March and December. In January, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
0 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Bangkok is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 0mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Bangkok in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

First Bangkok City Hall
The First Bangkok City Hall, commonly known as Bangkok City Hall, is the headquarters of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.
Mit Ko Yuan
Mit Ko Yuan is a small single-unit shophouse restaurant located on Dinso Road, opposite Bangkok City Hall and near the Giant Swing, Bangkok. It is a Hainanese Chinese restaurant in
Giant Swing
The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha or Sao Ching Cha, is a 21.15 m (69.4 ft)-tall, swing-shaped religious structure and a prominent landmark in the Sao Chingcha Subdistrict
Wat Mahannapharam
Wat Mahannapharam Worawihan or Wat Mahan, commonly called Wat Mahanop, is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The first state school for general public in Thailand was establis
Local food tour of Bangkok
Taste the signature dishes of Bangkok.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Bangkok in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?+

A great time to visit. Bangkok's best months are generally January, February, March and December.

What is the weather like in Bangkok in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 0mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Bangkok in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Bangkok in January?+

Popular things to do include First Bangkok City Hall, Mit Ko Yuan, Giant Swing and Wat Mahannapharam. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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